Agreement signed with Scottish Enterprise

New Scottish partnership uses knowledge to power business

Businesses across Scotland are set to benefit from an important
new partnership that will ensure they can access high quality
information to help them grow and prosper.

The National Library of Scotland has signed an agreement with
Scottish Enterprise that will see both organisations working
closely together to deliver first-class business support
services.

It will combine the strengths of Scotland's largest library,
which has an extensive range of business information including
global company data and market research tools, with Scottish
Enterprise's Business Gateway service that provides assistance and
advice to firms of all sizes.

In addition to providing information and publicising where
companies can access it, the agreement will involve the National
Library and Scottish Enterprise working together to acquire new
business-related resources to ensure Scottish companies have the
most comprehensive information at their disposal. Training will
also be developed across both organisations to enable high quality
services to be delivered and standardised for all users.

National Librarian Dr John Scally said: 'We want to make it as
easy as possible for businesses to get the information they need,
when they need it. By aiding their decision making and maximising
their competitive ability, we will be contributing to the economic
success of Scotland. We are very pleased to be working with
Scottish Enterprise in this exciting new partnership which combines
the strengths of both of organisations for the benefit of Scottish
business.'

Scottish Enterprise's Research Manager Emily Wilson said:
'Scottish companies need high quality, authoritative and reliable
research to identify opportunities, target new markets, make
informed decisions and accelerate business growth. By sharing the
expertise and experience of both Scottish Enterprise and the
National Library, we can ensure we deliver effective and impactful
research support for all Scottish companies.'